a leong style christmas

How was your Christmas?

they say a picture is worth a thousand words...

{So I'll stop talking now}

my little apprentice

When you talk about things like "what should I wear?" and "does this look cute?" You may find that your brother follows in your footsteps and starts obsessing over what he's going to wear on Christmas, a week in advance....

See?

That's the note he left on his jeans when it was laundry day. A week ago.

Today, he laid out his whole outfit, to show me, and ask if it was "good."

Oh...so, that's what happens when your sister is obsessed with fashion. It rubs off.

"walking in a winter wonderland!"

So, this morning, as I was getting up, look what I saw out my window!

Isn't it gorgeous?!

I actually went outside in my PJs and boots and hat and coat and took pictures.

It was like a snowy-frost that coated everything. The news people were calling it "freezing fog."

Don't you just love winter?

go air force!!

{Me & Elle}

{Me}

I can not believe that I still had these pictures on my camera, just waiting to be downloaded, but low and behold, there they were! But I suppose that now is as good a time as any to blog 'em.

A couple of months ago, my family and some friends went up to the Air Force Academy, to watch the Air Force vs. Navy football game. It was so epic!

Now, you should know that I'd never been to a football game, and really had no idea what to expect. And so you can imagine, me, at a football game. I had absolutely no idea what so ever about football games. I though touch downs were called goals...that's how bad I am at sports. :)

But, surprisingly, I had about the best time ever!

{Oh and a big thanks to Elle and Mr. Reese for explaining the game....I actually could figure out what the players were doing!!! High five!}

So, before the game, we had a party type thing in the parking lot...

Complete with pie!

Then, we headed into the football field...{where Elle stole my camera and took some awesome pictures!}

And the game began.....

During the game, we got funnel cake and cotton candy....

Listened to the band...

And took more pictures!

And I have to say, I had so much fun! I could even understand what the players were doing....most of the time.

Go Air Force!!

true confessions...

Confession: I'm supposed to be doing science home work right now, I'm not. :) But it's ok, my mom said I could take a break...I'm not that evil!

Confession: I haven't practiced piano yet today, and I so desperately need to.

Confession: I really, really, really, really, want some more outfits..."it's almost Christmas, Kimberly, you can wait till then!" But I'm really selfish, and I want them now.

Confession: I threw a fit today...yes, I know I'm a baby. But I needed to get it out of my system. {And in my defense, it was for a good reason.} Now I should be good for oh, at least a day, maybe two. Seriously. I'm not kidding.

Confession: I want to make my blog "public" so y'all don't have to keep logging in. Wouldn't that be so nice? Plus, then...maybe more people would read it?

Confession: I really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really...miss our old camera. (REALLY!) It was one of those awesome dslr kinds. Adore! My dad says that we're going to get a new one...I hope so!

Confession: I...am running out of confessions. :)

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Do you have any {slightly embarrassing} confessions you wish to share? It feels good to get them out!

thoughts of today

Outside my window . . . It's sunny, but cold!

I am hearing . . . My brothers, shooting each other with Nerf guns.. oh the joys of being an older sister!

I am creating . . . a presentation for History class...7 minute speech...HELP! :)

I am looking forward to . . .CHRISTMAS! Oh and my birthday! 20 more days 'till I'm a teenager!!!

I am thankful . . . for my amazing, amazing, amazing church! It's such a blessing to me personally and to my family.

I am praying . . . for my grandma, who is having surgery today. Love you grandma!

I am hoping . . . that I get all my homework done, quickly! I have a ton to do, and not a lot of time!

I am remembering . . . the time my dad was on a business trip on Christmas...so glad he'll be home this year!

I am noticing that . . . my nails desperately need to be painted!

I am reading . . .Wispers of Winter by Tracie Peterson

Words to think about . . . "Any thing worth doing, is worth overdoing." Love this!

A moment from my week . . . Getting an A on my English essay...sorry, that really sounded like bragging, but it just made me really happy! :)

Something you may not know about me . . . I want to learn to play the guitar. My mom said possibly in like a year. Sigh!

One of my favorite things . . . my school. I'm absolutely learning so so so very much, it's like the best ever!

Well, I'm off to go do that History assignment I was telling you about, Au revoir!

for granted?

Sigh, life can seem so complicated at times, can't it? It seems just as you're starting to figure something out, your world falls apart. Life is so, so full of "what ifs." Far to many, in my opinion. We worry about things we shouldn't, and wish for things to be different. I'm not sure if that makes any sense at all, but it's true. But really, how often do we sit back, and thank God for what he's given us?

I need to be reminded again and again, that everything happens for a reason, for His glory. He plans out our days, before we are even born. We get so caught up in the day-to-day. Things like studying for the history final, or perfecting the piece of your artwork which is going in the exhibit. Things of that sort seem to take over my life, and I forget about what really matters. God. He is the one who gives me life and breath and everything I need. How often do I stop to thank him for that? How often do I take these things for granted?

I want to become more and more like him everyday of my life, but how can I do that if I'm not taking time to really talk to him, and thank him. I can't. It doesn't work like that. However much we want it to, it doesn't. We can't snap our fingers and automatically think we are somehow "closer" to God. We need to spend time in his word, take time to talk to him. But, how ever much it seems a good idea, it's hard to do. I get "so busy" with life. "So busy" with everything. It's no excuse. Even though life can seem so confusing, so scary, we know that God is with us. And through things that might seem so hard, and so big, he grows us through those experiences.

I want to be drawn closer to God. But I can't do it alone. I need his help. But he promises to help us, and we can take so much comfort in his word. I pray, that God would be drawing me closer to him. That he would help me to spend more time in his word, and in prayer.

"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."

i would be....

If I were a gemstone, I’d be a diamond.

If I were a scent, I’d be the smell of flowers, any kind .

If I were a pair of shoes, I'd be high-fashion heels.

If I were the weather, I would be a shower of sunshine.

If I were a facial expression, I'd be a sheepish grin.

If I were a car, I'd be....a pink one.

If I were a time of day, I’d be the early morning light.

If were a month, I’d be December.

If I were a place, I'd be the Eiffel tower, looking over it's city.

If I were a liquid, I’d be water flowing from a water fall.

If I were a taste, I’d be an iced mocha.

If I were a sea animal, I’d be a star fish.

If I were a food, I’d be chocolate.

If I were a color, I'd be a faded pink.

If I were a musical instrument, I would be the strings of a guitar.

If I were a flower, I’d be a daisy.

If I were a song, I’d be the song that sounds so beautiful, it would make you want to cry.

If I were a planet, I’d be earth.

If I were an object, I would be an old vintage book.

If I were a fruit, I'd be a raspberry.

If I were a sound, I’d be the sound of the ocean crashing on a beach.

If I were a day of the week, I’d be Sunday.

But, since I'm not any of these things, I suppose, I shall have to settle with being me, and that's just fine. But, I have to wonder, what would you be?

a glimpse at my turkey day

Hey y'all!

Wasn't yesterday just wonderful? Food, family, everything! I wanted to share with you, a couple of things I'm very thankful for...

A- amazing friends B- Bible C- {my} cell phone

d- dogs, little ones! e- email

f- friends, I love y'all! g- the grace of God H- {MY} HOUSE

I- ice cream j-jokes k- kisses from Mei-mei

L- lip gloss m- my mom n- netflix o- old navy

P- PURSES Q- quotes, especially inspiring ones!

r-rhyming

s- sunshine t- target! u- ultra amazing earrings

w-washing machines x- 'xtra cute shoes

y- yellow pencils z-zebra stripes

Life is good!

For our turkey day, we got to go to my grandma's house, which was amazing, as always!

Here's some pics from yesterday!

Hope your turkey day was as amazing as mine! I'm so thankful for all of you! :)

christmas wish list!

'Ello! Guess what, guess what, guess what? Christmas is only 35 days away! Can you believe it?!!!?!!! Me neither! Things have been so busy lately, and as everyone knows, the holidays just make it even more busy, which I am so excited for! Parties, food, presents, and everything...Christmas just gives you a nice warm feeling inside when you think about it, doesn't it? AND (!), after Christmas, I have my 13th birthday! I am so excited! :) Maybe, even, a little overly excited?!?! But, since I am feeling in the "Christmas mood" I thought I'd share with y'all my Christmas list, just for grins! :)

I have stumbled upon the awesomest (I don't even think that's a word!) website on the face of this earth....let me introduce to you, Ruche! (Click on the name, to view it)

And, I am sorry to say, that as soon as I found it, I might have possibly, maybe, felt a tiny bit...greedy? Sigh, when you look at all of their AMAZING things, you'll see what I mean....I have however narrowed my very favorite things of theirs down to this...

And, of course, I have many, many more! :)

Aeropostale, is also on my list....

(It won't let me copy the pics from their site, so you'll have to follow the links

THIS adorable long sleeve tee

Oh and THIS one too!

THIS hoddie is to die for...

And THIS vest too!

THESE jammy pants look sooo comfy!

And aren't THESE fun?

Looove THIS purse

And the matching WALLET too!

Yes, I am obsessed, but really you can't help it! :)

Oh and....

A tee shirt from WILD OLIVE....

Redeemed

And...

CONVERSE!

Some sheets from PB teen...

Cute right!

Well, I do believe that wraps it up! With wrapping paper no less! :)

Enjoy your weekend, dear friends! I am so thankful for each and every one of you! You truly light up my life!

a random act of awesome

Wow, how time flies! It seems just yesterday, I was wild with excitement that Summer was on it's way, and here we are in the middle of November! Before we know it, Christmas will be here, I am so, so excited!!

I don't often post links to videos, but I thought I'd make an exception....this VIDEO is amazing. Hope you love it as much as I do!

i'm thinking.....

Today, I'm thinking....

Thinking about how much school I have to do on Monday....

Thinking about one of my BFFs b-day is on Wednesday, and I need to finish wrapping her present....

Thinking about how thankful I am to have my sister...

Thinking about how adorable my new jeans are....

Thinking about how excited I am for the conference at our church this weekend....

Thinking about how tired I am....

Thinking about how thankful I am that Moriah's Dr. appointment went really well...

Thinking about the gorgeous fall leaves...

Thinking about how amazing life really is, when you stop and think about it...

Thinking about how much day dreaming I actually do...

Thinking about cheese cake...

Thinking about how much I need to re-do my nails...

Thinking about.....

Thinking.

What are you thinking about today? Do tell!

i'm in love.....

I've literally been wearing them everyday this week...and last...yup, I'm hooked! What are you loving this fall?

what happens when you put a city girl in the middle of a farm?

Well, that's exactly what I figured out last Friday. And yes, I even had fun! Apparently, putting a city girl in a farm isn't as harmless as it sounds!

Having fun in the car...it was a LONG drive!

Moriah and Josiah in a cute little corn maze

Aubrey and the Rooster...America's cutest couple!
"And it's all freaky freaky fresh...WORD!"

This, my friends, is how to sit upon a car....with STYLE!

Any place that has a PINK tractor has to be good!

Whilst I was out of my element, I did learn several things...

Rules are totally made to be broken....
Corn can be gorgeous!

Yellow Brick roads really do exist
Some people find mountains of dirt good entertainment...

When you ask a ten year old to look like you're having fun, this is what you get...

I also learned...

Ducks like to drink from holes in hoses...
Big huge balloon things attached to the ground are awesome....

and...

Even though most the time I'm more like this...

It can be really fun to get a little crazy, try different things...and dare I say it....get a little dirty!

Isn't that right Mr. Rooster?

So, when you put a city girl in the middle of a farm, she may scream a little, she may get a bit grossed out by all the bugs, she may not like all the dirt, but she may also have a lot of fun!